Graphic Designer Average Salary in Argentina 2023
How much money does a Graphic Designer make in Argentina?
LOW
13,400
ARS AVERAGE
29,100
ARS HIGH
46,300
ARS
A person working as a Graphic Designer in Argentina typically earns around 29,100 ARS per month. Salaries range from 13,400 ARS (lowest) to 46,300 ARS (highest).
This is the average monthly salary including housing, transport, and other benefits. Graphic Designer salaries vary drastically based on experience, skills, gender, or location. Below you will find a detailed breakdown based on many different criteria.
Graphic Designer Salary Distribution in Argentina
The median, the maximum, the minimum, and the range
Salary Range
Graphic Designer salaries in Argentina range from 13,400 ARS per month (minimum salary) to 46,300 ARS per month (maximum salary).
Median Salary
The median salary is 31,400 ARS per month, which means that half (50%) of people working as Graphic Designer(s) are earning less than 31,400 ARS while the other half are earning more than 31,400 ARS. The median represents the middle salary value. Generally speaking, you would want to be on the right side of the graph with the group earning more than the median salary.
Percentiles
Closely related to the median are two values: the 25th and the 75th percentiles. Reading from the salary distribution diagram, 25% of Graphic Designer(s) are earning less than 20,200 ARS while 75% of them are earning more than 20,200 ARS. Also from the diagram, 75% of Graphic Designer(s) are earning less than 42,000 ARS while 25% are earning more than 42,000 ARS.
What is the difference between the median and the average salary?
Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both of the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people are earning more than you and there is plenty of room for improvement. If your wage is between the average and the median, then things can be a bit complicated. We wrote a guide to explain all about the different scenarios. How to compare your salary
Graphic Designer Salary Comparison by Years of Experience
How does experience and age affect your pay?
The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally the more years of experience the higher your wage. We broke down Graphic Designer salaries by experience level and this is what we found.
A Graphic Designer with less than two years of experience makes approximately 15,200 ARS per month.
While someone with an experience level between two and five years is expected to earn 20,300 ARS per month, 34% more than someone with less than two year's experience.
Moving forward, an experience level between five and ten years lands a salary of 30,000 ARS per month, 48% more than someone with two to five years of experience.
Additionally, Graphic Designer(s) whose expertise span anywhere between ten and fifteen years get a salary equivalent to 36,600 ARS per month, 22% more than someone with five to ten years of experience.
If the experience level is between fifteen and twenty years, then the expected wage is 39,900 ARS per month, 9% more than someone with ten to fifteen years of experience.
Lastly, employees with more than twenty years of professional experience get a salary of 43,200 ARS per month, 8% more than people with fifteen to twenty years of experience.
Graphic Designer average salary change by experience in Argentina
| 0 - 2 Years | 15,200 ARS | |
| 2 - 5 Years | +34% | 20,300 ARS |
| 5 - 10 Years | +48% | 30,000 ARS |
| 10 - 15 Years | +22% | 36,600 ARS |
| 15 - 20 Years | +9% | 39,900 ARS |
| 20+ Years | +8% | 43,200 ARS |
Typical Salary Progress for Most Careers
Graphic Designer Salary Comparison By Education
How do education levels affect salaries?
Displayed below is the average salary difference between different Graphic Designer(s) who have the same experience but different education levels.
We all know that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income? We broke down Graphic Designer salaries by education level in order to make a comparison.
When the education level is High School, the average salary of a Graphic Designer is 18,700 ARS per month.
While someone with a Certificate or Diploma gets a salary of 21,900 ARS per month, 18% more than someone having a High School degree.
A Bachelor's Degree gets its holder an average salary of 31,800 ARS per month, 45% more than someone with a Certificate or Diploma.
Professionals who hold a Master's Degree are rewarded with an average salary of 41,700 ARS per month, 31% more than someone with Bachelor's Degree.
Graphic Designer average salary difference by education level in Argentina
| High School | 18,700 ARS | |
| Certificate or Diploma | +18% | 21,900 ARS |
| Bachelor's Degree | +45% | 31,800 ARS |
| Master's Degree | +31% | 41,700 ARS |
Is a Master's degree or an MBA worth it? Should you pursue higher education?
A Master's degree program or any post-graduate program in Argentina costs anywhere from 226,000 Argentine Peso(s) to 677,000 Argentine Peso(s) and lasts approximately two years. That is quite an investment.
You can't really expect any salary increases during the study period, assuming you already have a job. In most cases, a salary review is conducted once education is completed and the degree has been attained.
Many people pursue higher education as a tactic to switch into a higher paying job. The numbers seem to support the thoery. The average increase in compensation while changing jobs is approximately 10% more than the customary salary increment.
If you can afford the costs of higher education, the return on investment is definitely worth it. You should be able to recover the costs in roughly a year or so.
Typical Salary Difference by Education for Most Careers
Graphic Designer Salary Comparison By Gender
Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? Male Graphic Designer employees in Argentina earn 10% more than their female counterparts on average.
| Male | 30,400 ARS | |
| Female | -9% | 27,800 ARS |
Salary Comparison By Gender in Argentina for all Careers
Graphic Designer Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage in Argentina
How much are annual salary increments in Argentina for Graphic Designer(s)? How often do employees get salary raises?
Graphic Designer
Graphic Designer(s) in Argentina are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 11% every 17 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 9% granted to employees every 17 months.
Argentina / All Professions
The term 'Annual Salary Increase' usually refers to the increase in 12 calendar month period, but because it is rarely that people get their salaries reviewed exactly on the one year mark, it is more meaningful to know the frequency and the rate at the time of the increase.
How to calculate the salary increment percentage?
The annual salary Increase in a calendar year (12 months) can be easily calculated as follows: Annual Salary Increase = Increase Rate x 12 ÷ Increase Frequency
Annual Increment Rate By Industry 2022
| Banking | 1% | |
| Energy | 2% | |
| Information Technology | 3% | |
| Healthcare | 4% | |
| Travel | 5% | |
| Construction | 6% | |
| Education | 7% |
Listed above are the average annual increase rates for each industry in Argentina for the year 2022. Companies within thriving industries tend to provide higher and more frequent raises. Exceptions do exist, but generally speaking, the situation of any company is closely related to the economic situation in the country or region. These figures tend to change frequently.
Worldwide Salary Raises: All Countries and All Jobs
Graphic Designer Bonus and Incentive Rates in Argentina
How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?
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A Graphic Designer is considered to be a low bonus-based job due to the generally limited involvement in direct revenue generation, with exceptions of course. The people who get the highest bonuses are usually somehow involved in the revenue generation cycle.
69% of surveyed staff reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 31% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.
Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 0% to 4% of their annual salary.
| Received Bonus | 31% | |
| No Bonus | 69% |
Types of Bonuses Considered
Individual Performance-Based BonusesThe most standard form of bonus where the employee is awarded based on their exceptional performance.
Company Performance BonusesOccasionally, some companies like to celebrate excess earnings and profits with their staff collectively in the form of bonuses that are granted to everyone. The amount of the bonus will probably be different from person to person depending on their role within the organization.
Goal-Based BonusesGranted upon achieving an important goal or milestone.
Holiday / End of Year BonusesThese types of bonuses are given without a reason and usually resemble an appreciation token.
Bonuses Are Not Commissions!
People tend to confuse bonuses with commissions. A commission is a prefixed rate at which someone gets paid for items sold or deals completed while a bonus is in most cases arbitrary and unplanned.
What makes a position worthy of good bonuses and a high salary?
The main two types of jobs | |
| Revenue Generators | Supporting Cast |
Employees that are directly involved in generating revenue or profit for the organization. Their field of expertise usually matches the type of business. | Employees that support and facilitate the work of revenue generators. Their expertise is usually different from that of the core business operations. |
Example: | Example: |
Revenue generators usually get more and higher bonuses, higher salaries, and more frequent salary increments. The reason is quite simple: it is easier to quantify your value to the company in monetary terms when you participate in revenue generation.
Bonus Comparison by Seniority Level
Top management personnel and senior employees naturally exhibit higher bonus rates and frequencies than juniors. This is very predictable due to the inherent responsibilities of being higher in the hierarchy. People in top positions can easily get double or triple bonus rates than employees down the pyramid.
Graphic Designer Average Hourly Wage in Argentina
170 ARS per hourThe average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Argentina is 170 ARS. This means that the average Graphic Designer in Argentina earns approximately 170 ARS for every worked hour.
The hourly wage is the salary paid in one worked hour. Usually jobs are classified into two categories: salaried jobs and hourly jobs. Salaried jobs pay a fix amount regardless of the hours worked. Hourly jobs pay per worked hour. To convert salary into hourly wage the above formula is used (assuming 5 working days in a week and 8 working hours per day which is the standard for most jobs). The hourly wage calculation may differ slightly depending on the worked hours per week and the annual vacation allowance. The figures mentioned above are good approximations and are considered to be the standard. One major difference between salaried employees and hourly paid employees is overtime eligibility. Salaried employees are usually exempt from overtime as opposed to hourly paid staff.
Graphic Designer VS Other Jobs
The average salary for Graphic Designer is 32% less than that of Advertising / Grapic Design / Events. Also, Advertising / Grapic Design / Events salaries are 6% less than those of All Jobs.
Salary comparison with similar jobs
| Job Title | Average Salary |
| Advertising Account Executive | 53,900 ARS |  +85% |
| Advertising Account Manager | 57,400 ARS | +97% |
| Advertising Account Planner | 28,700 ARS |  -1% |
| Advertising Coordinator | 38,200 ARS | +31% |
| Advertising Manager | 77,900 ARS | +170% |
| Advertising Operations Manager | 73,900 ARS | +150% |
| Advertising Strategic Planner | 51,200 ARS | +76% |
| Advertising Team Leader | 43,200 ARS | +48% |
| Animator | 32,300 ARS | +11% |
| Art Director | 44,800 ARS | +54% |
| Artist | 38,500 ARS | +32% |
| Artworker | 28,800 ARS | -1% |
| Assistant Art Director | 35,700 ARS | +23% |
| Audiosual Technician | 27,600 ARS | -5% |
| Broadcast Administrator | 50,000 ARS | +72% |
| Catering Sales | 28,900 ARS | -1% |
| Catering Trainer | 34,000 ARS | +17% |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | 26,600 ARS | -9% |
| Conference Organiser | 34,600 ARS | +19% |
| Content and Media Production Lead | 53,700 ARS | +84% |
| CopyWriter | 32,400 ARS | +11% |
| Creative Designer | 35,400 ARS | +22% |
| Creative Director | 48,000 ARS | +65% |
| Designer | 27,100 ARS | -7% |
| Desktop Publisher | 21,500 ARS | -26% |
| Director of Graphic Design | 41,900 ARS | +44% |
| Events and Promotions Manager | 72,600 ARS | +150% |
| Exhibit Display Coordinator | 34,600 ARS | +19% |
| Exhibit Display Manager | 46,600 ARS | +60% |
| Finisher | 25,100 ARS | -14% |
| Graphic Artist | 29,700 ARS | +2% |
| Graphic Designer | 29,100 ARS | -0% |
| Graphics Design Supervisor | 38,600 ARS | +33% |
| Imagery Analyst | 27,800 ARS | -4% |
| Imaging Technologist | 28,100 ARS | -3% |
| Interaction Designer | 24,300 ARS | -17% |
| Media Planner | 38,500 ARS | +32% |
| Media Production Coordinator | 36,400 ARS | +25% |
| Media Production Manager | 59,900 ARS | +110% |
| Media Project Manager | 61,700 ARS | +110% |
| Media Relations Representative | 52,500 ARS | +80% |
| Media Sales Executive | 62,600 ARS | +120% |
| Multimedia Specialist | 28,100 ARS | -3% |
| Photographer | 26,200 ARS | -10% |
| PPC Campaign Manager | 46,200 ARS | +59% |
| Print Production Manager | 52,100 ARS | +79% |
| Product and Brand Manager | 75,700 ARS | +160% |
| Sales Promotion Manager | 69,900 ARS | +140% |
| Sketch Artist | 34,200 ARS | +18% |
| Social Media Executive | 57,700 ARS | +98% |
| Technical Typist | 20,200 ARS | -31% |
| User Experience UX Designer | 32,500 ARS | +12% |
| UX Designer | 26,600 ARS | -9% |
Salary Comparison By City
| City | Average Salary |
| Avellaneda | 27,300 ARS |
| Bahia Blanca | 30,600 ARS |
| Buenos Aires | 33,000 ARS |
| Cordoba | 31,200 ARS |
| Corrientes | 30,600 ARS |
| La Plata | 32,600 ARS |
| Lanus | 29,300 ARS |
| Mar del Plata | 32,500 ARS |
| Mendoza | 27,100 ARS |
| Neuquen | 29,200 ARS |
| Quilmes | 28,100 ARS |
| Resistencia | 28,200 ARS |
| Rosario | 32,600 ARS |
| Salta | 30,500 ARS |
| San Juan | 27,500 ARS |
| San Miguel de Tucuman | 30,600 ARS |
| Santa Fe | 28,800 ARS |
| Santiago del Estero | 28,200 ARS |
Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison
Where can you get paid more, working for a private company or for the government? Public sector employees in Argentina earn 7% more than their private sector counterparts on average across all sectors.
| Private Sector | 43,600 ARS | |
| Public Sector | +7% | 46,400 ARS |
